Hilary moves into Southern California after making landfall in Mexico
Hilary was downgraded a few hours before landfall to a tropical storm as rain from the storm started spreading in Southern California, the National Weather Service said.
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Hilary was downgraded a few hours before landfall to a tropical storm as rain from the storm started spreading in Southern California, the National Weather Service said.
More than 1 million are without power as the East Coast is facing a forecast of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.
The reentry assist, a world first, meant teams were tasked with guiding Aeolus through part of its descent, from an altitude of 320 kilometers to 120 kilometers, before burning up in Earth's atmosphere.
Temperatures across the Midwest are climbing. Forecasters say they will be 10 to 20 degrees higher than normal in parts of the region and some areas will see triple digits. CBS News Minnesota meteorologist Lisa Meadows has more.
Forecasters say the dangerous weather that has been roasting the Southwest for weeks is now moving toward the Midwest and East Coast. CBS News correspondent Nicole Sganga is just outside of Phoenix, which has seen nearly one month of temperatures over 110 degrees. And CBS News Minnesota meteorologist Lisa Meadows has more from Minneapolis.
A weeklong wildfire on the resort island of Rhodes tore past defenses Monday.
Some area residents have expressed concerns about money as the temperatures at or above 110 degrees continue.
A major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant was severely damaged after a deadly tornado ripped through North Carolina on Wednesday.
Phoenix on Saturday saw the city's 16th consecutive day of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or higher temperatures
More than 100 million Americans are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings as a blistering heat wave breaks records.
The higher-than-normal sea surface temperatures off the coasts of the Sunshine State could cause a "nasty" coral bleaching event, experts say.
One expert told CBS News that roads and highways "are not built" to handle extreme weather events.
Weather maps show the areas that are already in flood, as well as what is forecast in the coming days.
Parts of the Northeast were dealing with flooding on Sunday and Monday after more than 8 inches of rain fell in some areas. Errol Barnett has the latest.
A massive heat wave is putting nearly 100 million people under intense triple-digit heat in the coming days. Here's how El Niño is contributing to the high temperatures.
Researchers estimate that 61,672 people died due to the heat between June and September, with 11,600 deaths in one particularly intense week alone.
Temperatures in the capital are expected to drop on Monday before rising again later next week.
Gloninger says numerous harassing and threatening emails over his climate coverage left him with PTSD. Now, he said he's going to fight even harder to tackle climate solutions.
Tropical Storm Bret has proven to be a "unique" system with its emergence early into the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Forecasters say the storm could strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days.
Experts say the world's warming oceans, including the Arabian Sea where Cyclone Biparjoy is churning, are producing more and more powerful storms.
Many areas on Friday were seeing improvement from earlier in the week when they were shrouded in an orange, hazardous haze.
El Niño's return could bring much more rain to Southern California later this year and drier conditions in the Pacific Northwest.
Tropical Storm Arlene is expected to slightly pick up speed overnight on its path toward Cuba, forecasters said.
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.